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Venue: TAFE SA

Tai chi

Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre VIC Cowes

Friday September 6th

Health and wellbeing

Karen Bond from Phillip Island Tai Chi will lead a class of participants through a demonstration of this ancient art embracing the mind, body and spirit – Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits. For many, it continues as a lifetime
journey.

You are invited to join Karen and her group as they take you through a variety of fluid movements and captivating sequences of tai chi.

Venue: Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre

Organiser: Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre

Vegan cooking

Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre VIC Cowes

Friday September 6th

Community and food

Local resident, Genevieve Trigg wants to share her passion of vegan cooking with you… as well as a 2 course meal made with fresh ingredients on the day. Genevieve makes most of her vegan cheeses from scratch and she loves nothing more than sharing these tips as she is passionate about vegan cooking being cost effective as well as extremely good for you and your family’s health and budget.

Venue: Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre

Organiser: Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre

Renting rights and responsibilities

Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre VIC Cowes

Friday September 6th

Life skills

Chris Childs from Consumer Affairs will be presenting this informative session on renting homes, apartments and commercial buildings. The information that Chris will share with you may help you through the maze of what your rights are as a renter and how you can work with your landlord on
repairs around the home you are living in. Chris is extremely knowledgeable, personable and delivers her message in a way that is easy to understand and is totally facts based.

This information session will provide ample time for your own questions and Chris is happy to find out what the audience wants to discuss and tailor the session around that. Morning tea will be provided so bookings are essential.

Venue: Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre

Organiser: Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre

Floristry

Friday September 6th

Arts and crafts , Job skills

Flowers of Phillip Island is sponsoring this demonstration and you will need to be quick because it will fill quickly. Local florist Karen Hamilton will show you how to create a beautiful arrangement using the most stunning array of blooms.

Venue: Gin Gin Library

Organiser: Bundaberg Regional Libraries

Astronomer in resident program – Uluru

Ayers Rock Resort NT Yulara

Monday September 2nd
Tuesday September 3rd
Wednesday September 4th
Thursday September 5th
Friday September 6th
Monday September 9th
Tuesday September 10th
Wednesday September 11th
Thursday September 12th
Friday September 13th

General education

The Australian outback is perhaps one of the best places to explore the galaxy of stars in the night sky. The low humidity and minimal light pollution in the red centre allow you to view the stars and planets like you’ve never seen them before.

Learn more about the stars, planets, galaxy, Big Bang theory and cosmos with Ayers Rock Resort’s Astronomer in Residence Program, brought to you in partnership with ASTRO 3D.

FREE ASTRONOMY INFO SESSIONS

Join one of the free Astronomy Information Sessions & Activities and meet and interact with the astrophysicist in residence.

These interactive astronomy sessions are held daily Monday to Friday.

ASTRO GAMES & FACTS

Time: 12:00 to 13:00
Where: Town Square
Meet our Astronomer of the Week for an engaging discussion and interactive activities covering all things astronomy and ASTRO3D

CAPTURING THE COSMOS

Time: 14:00 to 14:45
Where: Wintjiri Museum
A special screening of ‘‘Capturing the Cosmos’’, followed by a Q&A with our Astronomer of the Week

ASTRONOMY SEMINAR

Time: 16:00 to 17:00
Where: Mangata Bistro & Bar
Desert Gardens Hotel
Listen to our Astronomer of the Week uncover their topic of expertise, while you sit back and enjoy a cold drink, coffee or cocktail (cash bar)

Organiser: Ayers Rock Resort

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to elders both past and present.